USET Hepatitis C Project ECHO Clinic
2022-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
USET Hepatitis C Project ECHO Clinic
presented by
USET Tribal Health Program Support
The one-hour virtual clinics allow for primary care clinicians to collaborate with a team of specialists to learn best practices for treating and curing hepatitis C (HCV). These clinics include case presentations, recommendations from expert faculty, and a didactic session.
Who should attend? Indian Health Service staff, Urban Indian and Tribal Nation clinicians/ staff, and health care professionals
When? The second Monday of every month at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern
Benefits of attending, and presenting a deidentified case include:

Discussing HCV treatment options for each case from leading treatment experts
Collaborating with other clinicians from Tribal Nations within the Nashville Area Office region and beyond
Receiving written recommendation options for each specific case presented

To join, please click the link below at the time of the meeting:
https://echo.zoom.us/j/880735403
If you would like to present a case, please complete the case form and send to Bryan Hendrix via email (bhendrix@usetinc.org).

USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps
2022-04-11 12:30 - 16:00, 2022-04-12 12:30 - 16:00, 2022-04-14 12:30 - 16:00, 2022-04-15 12:30 - 16:00, 2022-04-18 12:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps
April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day
USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress on the barriers raised by tribal leaders, and gather input on next steps. More information will be posted in the coming weeks on OTR’s consultation website.
Topics:
Mon., April 11 Economic Development
Tues., April 12 Food, Safety, and Trade
Wed., April 13 – break –
Thurs., April 14 Farming, Ranching, and Conservation
Fri., April 15 Forests & Public Lands Management
Mon., April 18 Education & Research

Boston Premiere of Bounty Film
2022-04-12 18:00
Bounty reveals the hidden story of the Phips Proclamation, one of many scalp-bounty proclamations used to exterminate Native people in order to take their land in what is now New England. In the film, Penobscot parents and children resist erasure and commemorate survival by reading and reacting to the government-issued Phips Proclamation’s call for colonial settlers to hunt, scalp, and murder Penobscot people.
WHAT: Watch Bounty and then join Penobscot Nation Tribal Ambassador and Bounty filmmaker Maulian Dana, Bounty filmmaker Dawn Neptune Adams (Penobscot), Upstander Project learning director Mishy Lesser, and Upstander Project director and filmmaker Adam Mazo along with special guests from Revolutionary Spaces for a conversation after the film.
WHEN: April 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: Old South Meeting House, Boston, Massachusetts

Tribal consultation on the beta – or draft – version of the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST)
2022-04-13 03:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) invites you to participate in a Tribal consultation on the beta – or draft – version of the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) that the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) recently launched.
Option 1:
Thursday, April 7, 2022
4:00 pm ET – 7:00 pm ET
Please register in advance at: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_gonKZIM3Qmqi-bMNWcQYZA
Option 2:
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
4:00 pm ET – 7:00 pm ET
Please register in advance at: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_MNqdmRAkTqGN1dh0rHKmaA
One week after taking office, President Biden issued Executive Order 14008 on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. That executive order directed CEQ to develop the CEJST to support the Justice40 Initiative, which aims to provide 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain Federal investments to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution. The seven areas of Federal investment covered by the Justice40 Initiative are: climate change, clean energy and energy efficiency, clean transit, affordable and sustainable housing, training and workforce development, the remediation and reduction of legacy pollution, and the development of critical clean water infrastructure. The CEJST will help Federal agencies identify the communities that should receive 40 percent of the benefits from these programs under the Justice40 Initiative, including Tribal communities.
CEQ is also holding public training sessions to provide you with opportunities to learn more about this new tool in advance of consultation.
Click here for more information and the Dear Tribal Leader Letter

2022 Tribal Energy Webinar Series—Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs: How Can We Help?
2022-04-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Hosted by DOE’s Office of Indian Energy, this webinar will kick off the 2022 Tribal Energy Webinar Series, and will focus on how Tribal Nations can position themselves to participate in the energy transition to the benefit of their communities and future generations.
As the Office of Indian Energy grows and evolves, this webinar will introduce (or reintroduce) the Office and its leadership and share information on offerings, opportunities, and resources available through the Office, including a demonstration of the wealth of informational resources on their website.
April 13 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central
Register

Living with HIV during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
2022-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
This webinar will focus on COVID-19 prevention for those living with HIV as well as vaccination and boosters. Tribal communities and Tribal citizens living with HIV may have concerns and questions about COVID-19, including the risk of serious illness and vaccine safety. Information on HIV prevention and treatment during the pandemic and how HIV patients could access care during the COVID-19 pandemic will be shared.
Register

Two Templates for Tribal Government-Native CDFI Participation in the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program
2022-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Presenter: Pilar Thomas, Quarles & Brady LLP
Pilar Thomas (Pascua Yaqui) is a partner in Quarles & Brady’s Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group. She focuses her practice on tribal renewable energy project development and finance, tribal economic development, federal Indian Law, and natural resource development. She serves as general counsel for several tribes, Section 17 and tribal business entities.
Prior to her legal career, Pilar worked for 15 years in the financial services industry, for a Fortune 250 company. She has experience in all aspects of consumer, mortgage, and commercial lending, including underwriting and credit risk.
Register

USET THPS - Motivational Interviewing to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Tribal Communities Webinar
2022-04-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Motivational Interviewing to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Tribal Communities
presented by
USET Tribal Health Program Support
With so much misinformation circulating in the media, it can be hard for people to feel confident that receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is the right choice for them. Many of us know firsthand the difficulty of discussing this highly polarized topic, especially when those conversations are with close friends or family members. One technique that may be helpful to facilitating these conversations is Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI is an evidence-based skill that can be used to guide individuals towards positive behavior change by tapping into their intrinsic motivation for said change. MI has been used in clinical and non-clinical settings, including for medication adherence, healthy eating, and even for improving communication in parent-child relationships. While this training is focused on using MI to overcome hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccination, our hope is that you will be able to use these skills in other areas as well.
Who Should Attend? Tribal citizens of USET member Tribal Nations (especially those without a clinical background)
When? April 13, 20, and 27 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern (all three sessions must be attended in order to receive the certificate of completion)
Learning objectives:
1. Increase knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and basic MI skills
2. Build understanding of common fears and hesitancies around COVID-19 vaccination
3. Feel comfortable applying MI techniques around COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in everyday scenarios, particularly with friends and family members
Presenter: Dr. Emily Kline, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine, and Director of Psychological Services for the Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis Clinic at Boston Medical Center.
Register Today!
For questions or more information, please contact USET Staff Epidemiologist, Emily Bear, at ebear@usetinc.org.

Climate Change: The Challenges for Health, Equity and the Law
2022-04-14 - 2022-04-15 | Virtual Event
Climate change and global warming are already having a significant impact on public health and health care systems across the globe. Lack of infrastructure and preparedness result in systems that are ill-equipped to handle the challenges of increases in climate change-related deaths, acute and chronic illnesses, and resource strain. These issues disproportionately impact tribal communities and populations already experiencing significant disparities in care and access. Law and policy will be instrumental in determining the response to ongoing climate change issues, and will most certainly influence how healthcare and public health systems develop strategies for resilience and change.
Hosted in collaboration with Northeastern University Law Review (NULR), authors will present on papers to be published in an upcoming issue of the Law Review.
This year’s conference will take place in a hybrid format.
Attendees we welcome to join us in-person at Egan Research Center at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, or online via Zoom. Please register to receive the zoom links.
The conference keynote and plenary panel will be live-streamed to this page.
All are welcome to attend this free event but registration is required.
>> Register online
USET Office of Environmental Resource Management Director Jerry Pardilla will be a panelist on the “Resiliency: Native Community and US Island Territories” session at 3:00 pm Eastern on Friday, April 15.

USET THPS hosts Healthy Buildings, Now and in the Future
2022-04-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-04-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Healthy Buildings, Now and in the Future
hosted by USET Tribal Health Program Support
Alongside masking, vaccination, physical distancing, and sanitation, improving indoor air quality through ventilation and filtration is an important step in any COVID-19 prevention strategy. Improving ventilation and filtration in buildings can be a great strategy to prevent other respiratory illnesses in addition to COVID-19, particularly during seasons when it is necessary to hold events indoors. In addition, evidence shows that better indoor air in schools is even linked to better educational outcomes among students.
The USET TEC is working with the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) to provide Tribal Leaders and staff with the tools they need to monitor and improve air quality in their establishments, particularly within Tribal schools. The training is done in three sessions and participants are encouraged to attend each session. School staff, administrators or anyone who maintains infrastructure of Tribal buildings are invited to attend.
When: April 14, 21, 28 (Thursdays) at 1:00 pm -4:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern each day
After the attending the sessions, participant will:

Be able to conduct basic assessments of source control, ventilation and filtration in schools.
Be able to teach the principles of Layered Risk Reduction for reducing COVID risks to school staff, students and parents.
Implement the USET TEC COVID-19 Guidance 2021-02: Recommendations for Re-opening: Improving Indoor Air Quality to Prevent COVID-19

Who should attend: Tribal administration staff, Tribal environmental program staff, Tribal school staff
Presenter: Mansel A. Nelson, Program Manager, Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Register Today!
Agenda is coming soon.

Rights of Nature & Tribal Sovereignty Workshop
2022-04-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Bioneers presents Rights of Nature & Tribal Sovereignty Workshop with Mashpee Wampanoag and Ho-Chunk led discussions. The workshop, held April 15 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, focus on how rights of nature laws can protect indigenous lands. Speakers will include Danielle Greendeer, David Greendeer, Samantha Skenandore and Alex Bunten. The event will be held in person at the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community and Government Center and over zoom.
Rights of Nature (RoN) is a movement to protect land and natural resources for generations to come by bestowing legal personhood to nature.
Tribal Nations are uniquely positioned to lead the Rights of Nature movement and take efficient steps to protect lands and communities by exercising their inherent sovereignty as a political entity.
Come and engage in an Indigenous-led discussion on strategies to develop Rights of Nature laws in Tribal governments and courts.
A traditional lunch will be provided by Sherry Pocknett’s Sly Fox Den Catering.
RSVP by scanning the bar code or emailing rightsofnature@bioneers.org.

Applicant Trainings for FY22 Tribal Nations Wild Cervid CWD Opportunities
2022-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
On April 7th, 2022, APHIS announced nearly $10 million now available for state agencies and Tribal Nations and organizations for the control and prevention of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed and wild cervids (e.g., deer, elk). All opportunities are open to Federally Recognized Native American Tribal governments, including this new separate $400,000 funding opportunity for activities controlling or preventing CWD in wild cervid on Tribal lands. The open period for submitting applications begins on April 14, 2022.
Applicants can find the funding opportunity information on the ezFedGrants or Grants.gov by searching the CFDA Number 10.028 or the Funding Opportunity Number USDA-APHIS-10028-WSNWRC00-22-0014. Applications for the FY22 Tribal Nations Wild Cervid CWD Opportunities are due in ezFedGrants by June 14, 2022, at 11:59 PM EST. Applicants can find additional information at the website USDA APHIS | Wildlife Services, including the FY22 Tribal Nations Wild Cervid CWD Opportunities Funding Opportunity Announcement, Work Plan Template, Financial Plan Template, FY22 FAQs, and information on the Tribal proposals funded in FY21.
APHIS Wildlife Services (WS) is working with the APHIS Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) to schedule three Tribal applicant trainings:

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Pre-Application Webinar for the Native Youth Community Program (NYCP)
2022-04-18 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Office of Indian Education (OIE) is hosting a pre-application webinar for the NYCP grant competition. OIE will provide an overview of the program goals and objectives and the application review process. Attendees will be able to ask questions during the webinar.
Register through the link below:
March 18, 2022 | 1:00 pm Central
Register here: https://seiservices.zoom.us/j/97408623208

White House Summit for Strengthening the Nation’s Early Warning System for Health Threats
2022-04-19 08:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Event
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) will host the Summit for Strengthening the Nation’s Early Warning System for Health Threats – in support of the launch of the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics.
The Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA) is a new center established as a national resource at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CFA’s goal is to enable timely, effective decision-making to improve outbreak response using data, models, and analytics. The center will grow to support government and community leaders, with a focus on identifying and addressing the needs of our Nation’s most vulnerable communities. Analogous to a National Weather Service for infectious diseases, the center will also develop resources to provide insights about infectious disease events to the public. Planning for the CFA began in August 2021 with initial funding of $200 million from the American Rescue Plan.
Please register here to attend virtually.

USET Hosts Tribal Enterprises Virtual Workshop: The Engine of Growth for Native Communities
2022-04-19 08:30 - 10:30 | Virtual Event
Tribal Enterprises Virtual Workshop: The Engine of Growth for Native Communities
presented by
USET Office of Economic Development
What: Tribal Enterprises are the engine of growth for many native communities. With the understanding that Native American businesses face a unique set of challenges and can own a different set of advantages, participants will be introduced to topics that show how Tribal businesses can succeed and bring economic benefits to communities.
When: April 19, 2022 at 8:30 am – 10:30 am Central/9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern
Who Should Attend: Tribal Leaders and key decision-makers, Tribal Economic Development Staff
Introductory Topics include:

Governance and Leadership Options
Identifying Sources of Advantages
Developing Strategy and Brand
Aligning the Organization Structure
Designing Capable High-Performance Teams and Talent
Community Buy In

Session Recording
For questions, please contact Rebecca Naragon, USET Office of Economic Development Director, at rnaragon@usetinc.org.

DRAFT Agenda
8:30 am – 8:45 am Central IT/Networking
8:45 am – 9:00 am Central Introductions
9:00 am – 9:45 am Central Tribal Enterprise Workshop
9:45 am – 10:00 am Central Tribal Nation Example
10:00 am – 10:30 am Central Questions and Answers

Presenter
RedWind is an American Indian management consulting firm that specializes in the design and development of high-performance organizations. With more than 25 years of experience in economic and business development, RedWind has worked in a number of industries including Tribal government, telecommunications, energy, electronics, financial services, and transportation.
Disclaimer: The scheduled presentation by RedWind does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by USET. All information provided is for informational purposes only.

Tribal-DHS Coordination and Collaboration Calls
2022-04-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
We look forward to seeing you at our monthly Tribal-DHS collaboration calls. This is an opportunity to share information and check-in on activities. If you have any specific needs or interests, do not hesitate to reach out.
Where: Zoom https://hq-dhs.zoomgov.com/j/1611865719?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 161 186 5719
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Phone only, not required for Zoom participation: 551-285-1373
Who: Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, Alaska Native Corporations, and tribal organizations across all homeland security mission space. Interested participants.
What: “Third Tuesday’s” Tribal-DHS Coordination and Collaboration Calls
When: Third Tuesday of every month. 2:00 ET., 1:00 CT., 12:00 MT., 11:00 PT., 10:00 AK. No scheduled calls in November or December.
Why: This is an opportunity to provide input and seek assistance from DHS tribal affairs practitioners, and to coordinate homeland security efforts. Significant components and offices in DHS on efforts to support tribes in their homeland security efforts.
Calendar invite download
DHS executes its homeland security responsibilities through the efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). These components are supported by offices like the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), and the Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE).
This is not formal consultation, but an ongoing collaboration effort supporting the implementation of E.O. 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments and not intended for media. Please contact me if you have media inquires.

Racist and offensive place names: The movement to rename mountains, rivers and valleys
2022-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Thousands of mountains, valleys and rivers located on public lands have racist and problematic names. These names perpetuate a history of colonial oppression in the United States and have resulted in public lands that are not welcoming and inclusive places. It’s time to change that. Join us for a conversation that delves into the scope of the problem and examines patterns of offensive place names in national parks, hear from grassroots advocates working to change offensive places nearest them, and learn about what you can do to help.
Panelists:
– Valerie Grussing, Ph.D., Executive Director of the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers
– Maria Givens, co-founder of Tahoma Peak Solutions, which empowers and uplifts communities in Indian Country
– Bonnie McGill, Ph.D., lead author of “Words are Monuments: Patterns in US national park place names perpetuate settler colonial mythologies including white supremacy”
– Fred Mosqueda, Arapaho Coordinator of the Cultural Program, Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes
Featuring recorded remarks from Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Al Green.
Moderator:
– Paul Spitler, Sr. Legislative Policy Manager, The Wilderness Society
Sponsored by the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, The Natural History Museum and The Wilderness Society
Resource: A Guide to Changing Offensive Place Names in the United States

Kids Week at the Pequot Museum
2022-04-20 - 2022-04-22
Kids Week at the Pequot Museum! Families and friends are invited to join the Pequot Museum for a week of native crafts, fun and edu-tainment. EVERYONE WELCOME! Each day they will have crafts and special highlights in the museum Gathering Space and various tours and workshops. Workshops, Tours and Bingo are on a first come first serve basis. Reservations cannot be made in advance. Learn more.

Being Aware: PFAS, the Emerging Contaminant
2022-04-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Being Aware: PFAS, the Emerging Contaminant
presented by the
USET Office of Environmental Resource Management
Per- and Polyfluoralkyl Substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, have been classified as emerging contaminants in drinking and surface waters by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). An “emerging contaminant” is a chemical or material that is characterized by a potential or real threat to human health or the environment. Come learn more about this emerging contaminant and how to be proactive at the local level when PFAS is detected.
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 10:00 am Central/11:00 am Eastern
Who Should Attend: Any Tribal utility personnel
Participants will walk away with answers to the following questions:

What are PFAS?
Where does it come from?
Who should be concerned?
Why is it a “Forever Chemical”?
What do we do moving forward?

Attendees will be awarded one CEU for attending this one hour class.
Registration is open.
This event will be recorded.
For questions, please contact Michael Purvis, USET OERM Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, at mpurvis@usetinc.org.

U.S. Forest Service Consultation on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
2022-04-20 14:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Forest Service is hosting two tribal consultations on the opportunities and funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Tribal Nations on April 20 and April 21, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. EDT. For more information, please view the Dear Tribal Leader Letter.

Forest Service leadership and subject matter experts from the National Forest System and State & Private Forestry will share information and seek input from Tribal leaders to inform early planning decisions.
In addition to joining one or both of the sessions, written comments may be submitted to
SM.FS.otrtribalcon@usda.gov by April 30, 2022.

Day 1 – Tribal focused programs (register for Day 1)
• Community Wildfire Defense Grants
• Firewood Banks (not specifically called out but interest expressed)
• Temporary Water Crossing Structures
• Hazardous Fuels Reduction under TFPA
• Restoration work under Good Neighbor and TFPA
• Recreation Sites
• Reverse 911 program
Day 2 – Wildfire Risk Reduction/Restoration Programs (register for Day 2)
• Wildfire Risk Reduction Implementation: Prescribed Fire / Cultural Burning; Pre-commercial Thinning/Harvesting/Mastication and Biomass Removal
• Hazardous Fuels Reduction under TFPA
• Burned area recovery
• Water quality and fish passage
• Restoration Work under Good Neighbor and TFPA

White House Virtual Roundtable on Knowledge in Nature
2022-04-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
WHITE HOUSE ROUNDTABLE – “KNOWLEDGE IN NATURE: HOW NATURE CAN HELP GROW A BETTER FUTURE”
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Dear Colleagues,
We are writing to inform you that the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) will host a virtual roundtable spotlighting “Knowledge in Nature.” The event will discuss new Biden-Harris Administration initiatives for assessing, accounting for, and finding solutions in nature. Nature is the foundation for our food supply, purifies the water we drink, absorbs floodwaters and buffers storms, combats the climate crisis, creates jobs, and strengthens public health. And yet as a nation, we don’t fully understand, value, or track the state of nature and the benefits that it provides.
We hope you are able to join us for this event and welcome your efforts to help spread the word to others who may find them beneficial. Registration is closed to press, but news media can contact press@ostp.eop.gov to join a related press briefing.
Sincerely,
The OSTP Nature Team

Event Details
Public Event “Knowledge in Nature: How Nature Can Help Grow a Better Future”
WHAT: In celebration of Earth Day, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy will host a virtual roundtable on “Knowledge in Nature.” The event will discuss new Biden-Harris Administration initiatives for assessing, accounting for, and finding solutions in nature. Nature is the foundation for our food supply, purifies the water we drink, absorbs floodwaters and buffers storms, combats the climate crisis, creates jobs, and strengthens public health. And yet as a nation, we don’t fully understand, value, or track the state of nature and the manifold benefits that it provides. Simply put, the health and vitality of our nation and the American people rely directly on nature – but we have not incorporated that knowledge into most decisions. The discussion will bring together experts in economics, the environment, and infrastructure, with business, Tribal, governmental, and non-profit leaders to discuss what more we can do so that we and nature thrive and our national policies reflect the foundational role of nature in achieving goals for climate, equity, and the economy.
WHEN: Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

WHERE: The event will be livestreamed on ZoomGov. Please register for the event HERE. Registration is closed to press, but news media can contact press@ostp.eop.gov to join a related press briefing.
CONTACT: To ask questions about the event, please email NaturePolicies@ostp.eop.gov
